Friends Denise and David Epstein decided to go “greener” for the holidays. They’re enjoying their decorated Christmas tree, a palm with its roots still safely tucked in a nursery bucket. After all the …

Q: Can you shed some light on a golden raintree? You see a number of them in south Louisiana; very few in and around Houston. Will they survive here? How fast do they grow, and how large do they get? …

Q: When can I dig out and transplant sago palms and their pups? — K.H., Houston A: Late winter or early spring. Mature plants will be heavy, so use gloves and get help. Some experts remove the leaves …